Conference Session

New Programs and Success Stories

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Smith; Denny Mahoney

driving principle, supported as necessary by business and Page 7.914.1 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education(systems) engineering disciplines. Targeted students include mid-career engineers andtechnical specialists with career paths to senior management.PD21 began as a two-year pilot project with funding from the National Science Foundation,during which time the consortium grew to four universities, adding the Naval PostgraduateSchool in 2000. PD21 is a consistent educational program based on

Conference Session

Assessing Teaching and Learning

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John Dantzler; Kevin Whitaker; Jim Richardson

grouping, cooperative learning, teamdesign projects, and an emphasis on written and oral communication. Student record dataindicates that the program has improved retention in the engineering program but has hadminimal effect on achievement. Anecdotal evidence from follow-on teachers, however, suggeststhat the TIDE program may have soft skill carry-over effects. Upper-class engineering studentswho participated in the TIDE program may exhibit more confidence, better communication skillsand greater team skills than their traditional program counterparts. To test this hypothesis, engineering faculty who teach downstream design courses thatrely heavily on student soft skills were asked to rate past students on a variety of dimensions.Each rater

Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victor M. Ugaz, Texas A&M University; Aashish Priye, Texas A&M University ; Yassin A. Hassan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

framework has beenestablished, fluid properties and reaction conditions associated with a typical PCR process areintroduced and students are asked to evaluate reactor geometries suitable for thermocycling. Thissection culminates with a hands-on lab where students apply a 3D computational fluid dynamics(CFD) model we have developed using STAR CCM+ software to evaluate a series of reactordesigns by performing flow and heat transfer analysis, estimation of thermal residence times, andquantification of reaction product yields. IFinally, the physics and biochemistry fundamentals introduced in the previous two coursecomponents are combined in a hands-on design project. Students construct reactor geometriesbased on their calculations and use them to first

Conference Session

Online Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeanne Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Hazim A. El-Mounayri, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Computers in Education

) machining, which aims at developing the Advanced Virtual Manufacturing Laboratory for Training, Education, and Research (AVML), an innovative e-learning tool for educating students and training the next generation workforce in sophisticated technology and its un- derlying theory. The core technology is being used to develop online courses that incorporate both lecture and lab components. El-Mounayri teaches capstone design and has mentored several projects for industry and other sponsors. He has been very active in undergraduate research. Among the multidisciplinary un- dergraduate research projects he mentored, two consisted of assessing the usability and pedagogical value of the AVML tool. His teaching and mentoring

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Technology

pushbutton switches, limit switches, and both inductive and capacitive proximity devices.The kit also includes typical industrial outputs including lights, buzzers, motors, andsolenoid activated pneumatic directional control valves.The PLC modules and I/O devices used in this junior level course were specified at thesame voltage and have been designed for patch-cord assembly. This allows the studentsto focus on the job of learning the software and interfacing the I/O devices without thedanger of injuring themselves or the components. In the senior level capstone course,this safety net is not present and more time is spent on these concepts.After the PLC overview, we proceeded to the programming software. Many feel that thebest method for teaching

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Misty L. Loughry, Georgia Southern University; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Hal R. Pomeranz, Deer Run Associates; Wendy L. Bedwell, University of Central Florida, Institute for Simulation and Training; Rebecca Lyons, University of Central Florida, Institute for Simulation and Training; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kyle Heyne, University of Central Florida; Tripp Driskell, University of Central Florida; David J. Woehr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, Research, Training, Education, and Remediation for Teamwork,” American Society for Engineering Education 2010 Annual Conference. Layton, R.A., M.L. Loughry, M.W. Ohland, and G.D. Ricco, “Design and Validation of a Web-Based System for Assigning Members to Teams Using Instructor-Specified Criteria,” Advances in Engineering Education, 2(1), Spring 2010, pp. 1-28. Zhang, B., and M.W. Ohland, “How to Assign Individualized Scores on a Group Project: an Empirical Evaluation,” Applied Measurement in Education, 22(3), 2009. Meyers, K., S. Silliman, M. Ohland, “Comparison of Two Peer Evaluation Instruments for Project Teams,” Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Abbes Berrais

Session 1315 Using Expert Systems Technology to Teach Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings Abbes Berrais Abha College of Technology, POB 238, Abha, Saudi ArabiaAbstractComputers have been introduced as an element into the teaching environment for a long timenow. Until recently, computers have been used for relatively routine calculations such as:report writing, spreadsheets, drafting, and simple simulations. Very rarely are computers usedto help teach and visualize fundamental concepts, or to explore the alternative solutions of adesign project. Today the most

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Rudko

courses and laboratories, together with the required written and oral reports, anddesign projects are chosen to fulfill aspects of objectives 1, 3 and 4. 5) The senior level capstone design course encompasses several components andreinforces skills and techniques developed throughout the curriculum. It includes a seminarwhich exposes students to issues of professional ethics and safety through case studies, invitedspeakers and writing assignments. It requires the open-ended design of a device, subsystem orsystem, a written report and an oral presentation. The report must include an analysis of thesocietal impact of the device or system based on the device and must present a historicalperspective on its development. As such, the course

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter T. Cummings; Hank D. Cochran; Juan J. dePablo; Denis J. Evans; Peter A. Koen; Athanassios Z. Panagiotopoulos; Richard L. Rowley

capstone design course. Indeed, CACHE Corporation is largely responsible for bringingautomated process design packages into the undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum. Page 3.63.2The exceptionally rapid growth of the industrial usage of molecular simulation and quantummechanical methods implies that a similar educational process is required in the area ofmolecular simulation (which can be thought of as applied statistical mechanics) andcomputational chemistry (applied quantum mechanics). In order for chemical engineers to beastute users of commercial molecular simulation and computational chemistry softwarepackages, at the undergraduate

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Anna Pereira, University of California, Berkeley; Benjamin Mitchell, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. 103. Feisel, L.D. and Rosa, A.J., (2005) The Role of the Laboratory in Undergraduate Engineering Education, J. Engineering Ed., 94(1), pp. 121-130.4. Kline, R., (1994) World War II: A Watershed in Electrical Engineering Education, IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, pp. 17-23.5. Dutson, A.J., Todd, R.H., Magleby, S.P. and Sorensen, C.D., (1997) A Review of Literature on Teaching Engineering Design Through Project-Oriented Capstone Courses, Journal of Engineering Education, 86 (1), 1997, pp. 17-28.6. Sheppard, S.D., Macatangay, K., Colby, A. and Sullivan, W.M. (2008) Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.7. NAE, (2004) The

Conference Session

Curriculum in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Hasan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

incorporating research elements: Although undergraduate students may not bematured enough for research, a flavor of such could be introduced to them 11. Performance andpower consumption of a design, trade-offs among various metrics, and the issues of reliabilityand upgradability could be analyzed for a design implementation. These activities are expectedto stimulate critical thinking in the students that would be beneficial in the capstone designproject in their senior year as well as in the profession.With the above points in view, this paper outlines both the lecture and laboratory contents ofsuch a course, its evaluation strategy, course related research involving students, justification andincorporation of the course in the curriculum. The paper

Conference Session

Track 1b - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Mert Bal, Miami University

Tagged Topics

Curriculum and Lab Development

. Page 20.5.4Remote Robotics Laboratory Workstation System OverviewThe remote robotic laboratory workstation is an instructional system designed and developedmainly by the students of the program as part of their senior design capstone projects.The system uses World-Wide-Web to enable distance students access an industrial robot armmanipulator located in one of the laboratories on campus. The robot arm manipulator used forthis project is a five-axis Mitsubishi Movemaster RV-M1 robot with 1.2 kg lifting capacity 11.The control device of the robot is equipped with the card containing 16 binary inputs andoutputs. It also connects to a personal computer, using Centronics or RS232 port. Despite itssmall size, the robot constitutes a typical

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Engineering Ethics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Abdul Qadeer, Urdu Science University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

Implications of Technology. He teaches Wireless Engineering, Network Engineering, Fiber Optic Communications, Technology and Society, and Project Management. He also advises students on their senior design projects. He is author of “The Telecommunications Fact Book, 2E” and co-author of “Technology and Society: Crossroads to the 21st Century,” “Technology and Society: A Bridge to the 21st Century,” and “Technology and Society: Issues for the 21st Century and Beyond.” He is a member of ASEE, and a senior member of IEEE.Abdul Qadeer, Urdu Science University Dr. Abdul Qadeer is the Director of Academic Planning and Development at Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology (FUUAST), Karachi

Conference Session

Materials and Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sanjeev Khanna

in capstone design projects,undergraduate research, and percentage of students pursing g raduate studies in such areas. Thus, Page 7.76.6the total impact of the developed curriculum will be known clearly over a span of about 4-5years.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSupport of the National Science Foundation under grant NSF- CAREER 0196390 is gratefullyacknowledged.REFERENCESAngelo, T. and Cross, K. (1993), Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers(2ed.),Jossey-Bass.Davies, M. L. and Crowther, D. E. A., “The Benefits of Using Multimedia in Higher Education: Mythsand Realities”, Active Learning, V3, Dec. 1995.Herman, J.L. (ed.) (1987

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhana Rao, Marshall University; Rajeev K Agrawal, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Venkat N Gudivada, Marshall University

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

forum. We refer to thissequence of tasks as research workflow. The above tasks also arise in independent study andwriting-intensive courses, research methods courses,31 and capstone projects.26 New graduatestudents also experience difficulties in productive engagement with research as they lackexperience with the research workflow tasks.Given this backdrop, the overarching goal of this paper is to illustrate how various open sourcetools can be used to help with various activities in the research workflow except tasks 4, 5, and 7.More specifically, we discuss how we and our students have used them in our own research.These open source tools are based on advances in machine learning, information retrieval, andsearch engine technologies.The

Collection

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Heather L. Walker; Daesoo Kim; Edgar C. Clausen

engineers focusing on water treatment or transportation issues. These differences inunderstanding sustainability by discipline are easily recognized when looking at the requirementsfor an undergraduate minor in sustainability at the University of Arkansas, (U of A) [2]. Whileall students pursuing the minor must complete six hours of basic classes in sustainability (SUST11003 and 21003) and a three-hour capstone project in sustainability (SUST 41003), theremaining nine hours of electives for the sustainability minor may come from courses in 34different majors. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceEngineering has seen a significant increase in

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan R. Brown, The Ohio State University; Elvin Beach, The Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials Division (MATS)

computational lab occurs at the end of a series of labs covering finite elementanalysis (FEA) using COMSOL. Similar to above, this is a capstone project over the last twoweeks of class after a sequence of labs where students are taught to use COMSOL via step-by-step tutorials and related challenge problems.Here, the computational lab is somewhat less open-ended: students are all given the same steelcomposition to use (AISI 1045 steel), and the important physical parameters they need, but thedetailed step-by-step directions for exactly how to perform the simulations required are notprovided. As in the Thermo-Calc lab, the students must design the simulations themselves.This lab brings together much of what was covered throughout the computational labs

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duo Li, Shenyang Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Milonas, New York City College of Technology; Qiping Zhang, Long Island University

Tagged Topics

Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA)

Science in Capstone, Internship, Senior Project, physics, biology, chemistry, Context humanities 7 Math and Statistics Calculus, discrete structures, probability theory, elementary statistics, statistics, linear algebra.Step 3: Define Geographic Regions Table 4 below identifies the U.S. Geographical regions used in the earlier study [12], thestates in each region and the representative cities used in the Indeed search to acquire job data forthe present study. Table 4: Regions, States in Regions, and Representative Cities in Regions Regions States from which Degree Program Curriculum Data

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2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Kenneth E. Dudeck; Joseph A. Ranalli

collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural work environments.  Recognize and understand global, environmental, social, and ethical contexts of their work.  Progress to an advanced degree and certificate programs and be committed to lifelong learning to enhance their careers and provide flexibility in responding to changing social and technical environments.The degree offers students the choice to select an option that fits their interests andregional aspirations. All three options in the degree offer multiple years of design coursesculminating in a two semester senior capstone project, allowing students to complete aresearch project from conception through prototyping. The three options presentlyoffered in

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas; Manuel D. Rossetti P.E., University of Arkansas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

isneeded.The National Academies of Sciences (NAS) report [10] emphasizes that using a piecemealapproach to data science curriculum development may result in content coverage but also ‘lackeducational and cross discipline cohesion’. While programs need to address data science skills,they should also prepare students for the actual ‘data challenges they will face in their careers’[10]. The NAS report also calls out the need to include high impact educational practices such asfirst year seminars, undergraduate research, common intellectual experiences (common andintegrative core knowledge), writing intensive courses, collaborative projects and assignments,and capstone courses. Important findings to note within the NAS report [10] include enhancingthe

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Elise Barrella P.E., James Madison University; Eric C Pappas, James Madison University; Jesse Pappas, James Madison University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

- neering design. Dr. Barrella completed her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech where she con- ducted research in transportation and sustainability as part of the Infrastructure Research Group (IRG). Dr. Barrella has investigated best practices in engineering education since 2003 (at Bucknell University) and began collaborating on sustainable engineering design research while at Georgia Tech. She is currently engaged in course development and instruction for the junior design sequence and the freshman design experience, along with coordinating junior capstone at JMU. In addition to the Ph.D. in Civil Engineer- ing, Dr. Barrella holds a Master of City and Regional Planning (Transportation) from Georgia Institute of

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Kim, Bucknell University; Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Stanford d.school (dschool.stanford.edu), MIT Media Lab (www.media.mit.edu), anddesign firms such as IDEO (www.ideo.com), Innocentive (www.innocentive.com) and Synapse(www.synapse.com).Project ManagerThe project manager is concerned with how to organize resources to their maximum effect sothat tasks can be achieved. These tasks may span from simple to complex and from individual toteam-based. Every project will have limited resources and a good project manager will be ableto fluidly allocate people, time, money, equipment, space and other resources of a group. A goodproject manager will also be able to break down and clearly communicate the tasks to be done bothglobally and for individuals 36 .MakerThe maker creates prototypes to think, prove

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

J. Keith Clutter; Alberto Arroyo; Amir Karimi

ME Design Project Mechanism Design Thermodynamics II Technical Elective* Technical Elective

Conference Session

Committee on Professional Practice Presents: Topics in the Academic-Industry Zone

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yufeng Hu, Western Michigan University; Elise DeCamp, Western Michigan University; Osama Abudayyeh, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #37085Teaching Climate Change in an Introductory Civil Engineering CourseDr. Yufeng Hu, Western Michigan University Dr. Yufeng Hu is a lecturer in the Civil and Construction Engineering Department at Western Michigan University. He teaches a variety of engineering mechanics and civil engineering courses. He is the coordinator of the senior Capstone design program in the department.Elise DeCamp, Western Michigan University Elise DeCamp received her Ph.D. in Anthropology from Indiana University, Bloomington. She is a Fac- ulty Specialist I in the Institute of Intercultural and Anthropological Studies at Western

Conference Session

ASCE Liasion Committee Presents: All Things ASCE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew K. Swenty, Virginia Military Institute; Brian J. Swenty. P.E., University of Evansville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

and instructorspresenting licensure content to students. It is important for students to understand thatunlicensed faculty teaching licensure topics are not violating licensure laws in most states andare typically “practicing engineering” under an exemption. Instruction should be supplementedby guest speakers, advisory board members, project sponsors (capstone or similar classes), andemployers who are licensed engineers. They can provide different viewpoints and explain careerpaths that may or may not require a license.The study results indicate that licensure laws and rules should be presented to students. In manyways licensure should be coupled with ethics instruction. Ultimately, licensure is intended toprotect the health, safety, and

Conference Session

Advances in Additive, Hybrid, and Digital Manufacturing Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Robert Simoneau

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

will cost OEMs billions of dollars. Boeing currentlyestimates its loss, due to the 737-max grounding, at 19 billion to date [63]. In an attempt tocorrect for past financial centric mistakes Boeing appears to be moving to re-empower theirengineers [64]. Page 11 of 16A competitive manufacturing capstone course could consist of both management andengineering design students. The management students, representing finance, could constantlyrequest cost reduction after every design iteration. Initially cost reduction can easily achieved butas the project progresses cost reductions becomes increasingly difficult and real tension couldarises between students

Collection

Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Briana Lowe Wellman, University of the District of Columbia; Ludwig C. Nitsche, University of the District of Columbia; Dong Hyun Jeong, University of the District of Columbia

aspects of switching from face-to-face to on-lineinstruction was to ensure that ABET student outcomes were still being met in the courses.Faculty especially had to address how student outcomes that rely on lab experimentation, studentteamwork, and capstone presentations would be demonstrated. For lab experimentation,engineering programs purchased new software to give students a similar experience to being in-person. The computer science program was able to continue to use the same software utilized inthe face-to-face instruction. Virtual conference software allowed for students to continuesynchronous meetings for teamwork and for the capstone project presentations. The SEASDirector of Student Engagement held weekly meetings with students so they

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morad Rachid Atif , Texas A&M University; Samantha Michele Shields, Texas A&M University ; Debra A. Fowler, Texas A&M University; David E. Claridge P.E., Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

through a capstone and internship.Figure 3. Framework for the new interdisciplinary architectural engineering curriculum.Competency Rubric DevelopmentFollowing the data gathering phase, including both external and internal input from thoseidentified as key program influences, the faculty moved to begin developing the program’slearning outcomes. These learning outcomes encompass the content deemed necessary todevelop the knowledge and skills defined for an ideal architectural engineering graduate. Theidentified program learning outcomes are:1. Mathematics 9. Project and Construction Management2. Physical Sciences 10. Integration of Building Systems3. Humanities and Social Sciences

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Retaining and Developing Women Faculty

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University; Daniela Faas, Harvard University; Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University; Rebecca M. Reck, Kettering University; Mary C. Verstraete, The University of Akron; Deborah J. O'Bannon P.E., University of Missouri, Kansas City

Tagged Topics

ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Engineering Deans Council

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Engineering and Public Policy, Women in Engineering

leading to new curriculum projects, internships, research funding for undergraduatesor capstone projects, and government funding for research.5. Creating a pipeline of female engineering academics by increasing awareness and understanding ofthe academic career path. For example, SWE can increase understanding of what an academic career pathentails, resolve misconceptions, and/or conduct an awareness campaign. Examples include conferencesessions and/or webinars targeting a broad engineering audience.

Conference Session

Frontiers in Engineering Management

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Patents; Industrial Safety Engineering; Computing Systems; and Technology in WorldCivilization. The findings from this study have also been successfully incorporated into theSenior Engineering Capstone, Senior Capstone: Production Laboratory, and Senior Projectcourses, along with the Industrial Internship Program.This integration has occurred in many facets of these courses. The textbook readings, lectures,and discussions were updated in order to emphasize the findings from the study. In additionhomework assignments, case studies, and real world experiences derived from the study wereincluded as individual or group exercises.Homework projects and case studies related to applying these proven methods, procedures, andprocesses to enhance quality